New Car TV Show

GTP 200 · 05-11-2005, 12:15 AM

check it out, funny as. free download:

www.timsmith.com.au

This is the same Tim Smith from Triple M.

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Cam

RED_EL_XR8 · 05-11-2005, 01:43 AM

what marketing genius decided motorsport would benefit from guy and this mindless crud? Mind boggles!

They may be trying to emulate Seven's use of Mulray.But at least Mulray had a clue car wise. He'd owned a hot car or two and knew which end the noise came out of!

[ok I'll check my opinion now]

ltd · 05-11-2005, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RED_EL_XR8

what marketing genius decided motorsport would benefit from guy and this mindless crud? Mind boggles!

They may be trying to emulate Seven's use of Mulray.But at least Mulray had a clue car wise. He'd owned a hot car or two and knew which end the noise came out of!

[ok I'll check my opinion now]

And let's also not forget the fact that mulray was and still is genuinely funny. Unlike todays breed of script reading comedians (see Wendy Harmer - the only person who doesn't make me laugh) mulray was leaps and bounds ahead in the fact he was spontaneous. Even on star struck (exchange struck for expletive) mulray managed to get off countless jokes; so with his car show he actually pulled fans not so interested in the show but more or less interested in his humour.

The new show will be a flop.

GTP 200 · 05-11-2005, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RED_EL_XR8

what marketing genius decided motorsport would benefit from guy and this mindless crud? Mind boggles!

They may be trying to emulate Seven's use of Mulray.But at least Mulray had a clue car wise. He'd owned a hot car or two and knew which end the noise came out of!

[ok I'll check my opinion now]

G'day Red EL XR8

I don’t think its any form of emulation or marketing strategy. I reckon he’s a funny bloke with a genuine car interest who is putting his own spin on Australian motoring heritage.

His web site doesn’t sell anything or have any sponsors, so whatever he is doing, its not for cash or otherwise.

Can't wait to see the whole series on Telly or DVD.

Cam

GTP 200 · 05-11-2005, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ltd

And let's also not forget the fact that mulray was and still is genuinely funny. Unlike todays breed of script reading comedians (see Wendy Harmer - the only person who doesn't make me laugh) mulray was leaps and bounds ahead in the fact he was spontaneous. Even on star struck (exchange struck for expletive) mulray managed to get off countless jokes; so with his car show he actually pulled fans not so interested in the show but more or less interested in his humour.

The new show will be a flop.

G'day Ltd

Are you a TV Exec or producer?

I'll be tuned in with bells on. I reckon it will be a huge success.

cam

rodderz · 05-11-2005, 07:16 PM

I see a little vid has you in it on there Cam!

Bucknaked · 05-11-2005, 07:20 PM

Take it on face value. Its your average aussie bloke having a look at cars. I don't expect it to have all the latest and technical data and a bunch of worthless information. I like the look of it. Should be entertaining and worth a few laughs.

GTP 200 · 05-11-2005, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rodderz

I see a little vid has you in it on there Cam!

What video???

If its the video I think it is . . . dont tell my girlfriend!!!

Cam

**Falcon Coupe** · 05-11-2005, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GTP 200

What video???

If its the video I think it is . . . dont tell my girlfriend!!!

Cam

Left side menu under videos.

RED_EL_XR8 · 05-11-2005, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GTP 200

G'day Red EL XR8

I don’t think its any form of emulation or marketing strategy. I reckon he’s a funny bloke with a genuine car interest who is putting his own spin on Australian motoring heritage.

His web site doesn’t sell anything or have any sponsors, so whatever he is doing, its not for cash or otherwise.

Can't wait to see the whole series on Telly or DVD.

Cam

I'm not suggesting said Mr Smith is on any sort of payola, it a gig to him I guess. At the very least get him a gag writer with a clue.

I just find him unfunny and unknowledgable in the car buff roll he has had thrust upon him. I cringe every time Ten runs one of their Tim Smith puff pieces.

GTP 200 · 05-11-2005, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

Left side menu under videos.

Oh . . . its the lambo one.

Got me going there for a moment.

Cam

**Falcon Coupe** · 05-11-2005, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GTP 200

Oh . . . its the lambo one.

Got me going there for a moment.

Cam

It was too short, did you give the Lambo a hiding ?

GTP 200 · 05-11-2005, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RED_EL_XR8

I'm not suggesting said Mr Smith is on any sort of payola, it a gig to him I guess. At the very least get him a gag writer with a clue.

I just find him unfunny and unknowledgable in the car buff roll he has had thrust upon him. I cringe every time Ten runs one of their Tim Smith puff pieces.

Mate, it’s not a gig to him nor does he have gag writers. Listening to him on MMM, he has grown up under a car and I find his gags funny as.

What makes you think he has had it 'thrust' upon him??? Maybe he could be a genuine enthusiast???

As for your comment about Mulray, he sat in a chopper at Bathurst . . . big effort. Timbo really got his hands dirty on the ground and went amongst the thick of it.

Its obvious you don’t like him, so stop throwing rocks. I find you unsupportive of someone who you know nothing about.

Cam

LTDHO · 05-11-2005, 08:03 PM

Timbo knows cars, he is a Chrysler fanatic from way back, I believe he is alot funnier the Mulray without having to lower into gutters.

RED_EL_XR8 · 05-11-2005, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GTP 200

Mate, it’s not a gig to him nor does he have gag writers. Listening to him on MMM, he has grown up under a car and I find his gags funny as.

What makes you think he has had it 'thrust' upon him??? Maybe he could be a genuine enthusiast???

As for your comment about Mulray, he sat in a chopper at Bathurst . . . big effort. Timbo really got his hands dirty on the ground and went amongst the thick of it.

Its obvious you don’t like him, so stop throwing rocks. I find you unsupportive of someone who you know nothing about.

Cam

It's an opinion! at least one per customer, I've liked some of his stuff, but to be honest the car stuff leaves me cold. Are you so sure about the gag writers, not many breakfast jocks survive without them. And on that point Breakast FM radio has been the wash-up point for many a fine commedian. Dare I say Denton as an example.

Mulray was the product of a different era and is well past the stand-up use by date but in his day he had no peer.

My dislike any of the TS pieces in motorsport TV need not interfere with what you wish to cackle at!

GTP 200 · 05-11-2005, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RED_EL_XR8

It's an opinion! at least one per customer, I've liked some of his stuff, but to be honest the car stuff leaves me cold. Are you so sure about the gag writers, not many breakfast jocks survive without them. And on that point Breakast FM radio has been the wash-up point for many a fine commedian. Dare I say Denton as an example.

Mulray was the product of a different era and is well past the stand-up use by date but in his day he had no peer.

My dislike any of the TS pieces in motorsport TV need not interfere with what you wish to cackle at!

As far as stand up goes, I'm off to see him perform tonight in Melb. While im there, ill see if I can ask the question about his use of gag writers.

Breakfast radio, I think he has been the longest serving person in Breakfast Radio on Triple M. He now has his own show called 'Dead Set Ledgends' which goes to air on Saturday Mornings and also does some spots during the week on drive-home.

cam

Jeld-Wen Falcon · 05-11-2005, 09:06 PM

Tim Smith funny? Thats gotta be a first!

ltd · 06-11-2005, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeld-Wen Falcon

Tim Smith funny? Thats gotta be a first!

Ha ha, I know. He went to the Wendy Harmer school of comedy, and then went on to do honours at the Rove McmAnus institute for the comedically impaired. Following Rove's example, he is going to cowrite a book with Rove titled "How to be funny and not make anyone laugh".

Oh BTW GTP, are we talking about the same genius channel 10 who decides to cut the ITV formula 1 commentary for two fumbling knobs (Bill Woods and Neil Crompton) that couldn't string a decent sentence together to save their lives? Or the same channel 10 that employed 126 school kids part time to fill in TV week questionnaires nominating Rove for the Gold Logie?

You'd be amazed who I know in TV mate, and unlike a growing majority, I'm one of the few who finds d*ck and f*rt jokes unfunny, thus I do not find Tim Smith or his brand of troglodite humour to be funny. But if this is any consolation to you, compared to Rove (who is a suburban c*nt and his mother rues the day she ever ed him), Tim Smith is a regular Bob Hope.

Noddy · 06-11-2005, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RED_EL_XR8

I just find him unfunny and unknowledgable in the car buff roll he has had thrust upon him. I cringe every time Ten runs one of their Tim Smith puff pieces.

Agreed, how the guy got a gig on tv i'll never know, he's a comedian that laughs at his own jokes because no-one else will. Just my opinion.

GTP 200 · 06-11-2005, 12:33 PM

For all the guys who are having a bash at Tim Smith, I think you’re all right about your criticisms.

I should have booked at The Comedy Lounge last night at Tim’s stand up gig because I couldn’t get a seat so I stood up the back with a few others. It was a packed venue, over 400 people. His jokes must have been really boring, as you guys reckon because everyone couldn’t stop laughing.

After the show I asked the question about him using gag writers and he replied "I've never had a writer in my life, so all the DODGEY work is mine".

I also asked him a bit about car knowledge and you guys are right about that as well . . . its limited to stuff he has worked on himself . . . he’s only built up about 6 cars from scratch.

So yeah, all you guys are right. He’s not that funny, he’s only been on radio for 2 mins, he has fluked a few gigs on TV and he wouldn’t know a thing about cars.

Thank you guys for making me realise, now I've seen my error in my ways.

Thank you seriously.

rodderz · 06-11-2005, 01:29 PM

Ol Timbo aint bad! He's one of the more laid back characters around, and doesnt try to overdo routines for laughs like other comedians

Casper · 06-11-2005, 01:36 PM

Dont worry Cam, I find Timbo to be a great laugh. I'd happily go see him live, was peeved when he gave up the "Cage" and look forward to "dead set Legends" on Sat morning.
Of couse I must be weird cause I find some of the "classic comedy" shows like Seinfeild and similar to be a boring load of crap.

rodderz · 06-11-2005, 02:04 PM

I agree Casper... as I said those who try too hard for a laugh, most of those seem to be the americans

And with rating finishing up for the year in the next few weeks our TV sets will be full of them...

Casper · 06-11-2005, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rodderz

I agree Casper... as I said those who try too hard for a laugh, most of those seem to be the americans

And with rating finishing up for the year in the next few weeks our TV sets will be full of them...

Scary thought.. I guess the car will be getting washed a hell of a lot during non ratings periods... again.

Woz · 06-11-2005, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GTP 200

For all the guys who are having a bash at Tim Smith, I think you’re all right about your criticisms.

I should have booked at The Comedy Lounge last night at Tim’s stand up gig because I couldn’t get a seat so I stood up the back with a few others. It was a packed venue, over 400 people. His jokes must have been really boring, as you guys reckon because everyone couldn’t stop laughing.

After the show I asked the question about him using gag writers and he replied "I've never had a writer in my life, so all the DODGEY work is mine".

I also asked him a bit about car knowledge and you guys are right about that as well . . . its limited to stuff he has worked on himself . . . he’s only built up about 6 cars from scratch.

So yeah, all you guys are right. He’s not that funny, he’s only been on radio for 2 mins, he has fluked a few gigs on TV and he wouldn’t know a thing about cars.

Thank you guys for making me realise, now I've seen my error in my ways.

Thank you seriously.

So he took the time to have a chat with you after the show? Well then, Ol' Timbo is obviously a real ***** of a bloke, too. :yeees:

I've always found Tim Smith to be funny. And although I haven't heard anything about this show, I'm interested to find out what the story is. I'll wait until I've seen it before I judge it.

Noddy · 06-11-2005, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GTP 200

For all the guys who are having a bash at Tim Smith, I think you’re all right about your criticisms.

I should have booked at The Comedy Lounge last night at Tim’s stand up gig because I couldn’t get a seat so I stood up the back with a few others. It was a packed venue, over 400 people. His jokes must have been really boring, as you guys reckon because everyone couldn’t stop laughing.

After the show I asked the question about him using gag writers and he replied "I've never had a writer in my life, so all the DODGEY work is mine".

I also asked him a bit about car knowledge and you guys are right about that as well . . . its limited to stuff he has worked on himself . . . he’s only built up about 6 cars from scratch.

So yeah, all you guys are right. He’s not that funny, he’s only been on radio for 2 mins, he has fluked a few gigs on TV and he wouldn’t know a thing about cars.

Thank you guys for making me realise, now I've seen my error in my ways.

Thank you seriously.

Hey im glad you enjoyed his show, he maybe a great stand up where he can be open and free on any subject but i'm basing my opinion on what i see him do on ch10. This is what the threads about, Tim on tv, whether it be V8 Superstars or roving around pit bays speaking to race driver or fans, i find his comedy in these situations dull and not spontaneous. He may have had a lot of exposure in Vic through different media but in Qld he hasn't. Like i said he maybe a great standup where he has a routine.

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GTP 200 · 07-11-2005, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Woz

So he took the time to have a chat with you after the show? Well then, Ol' Timbo is obviously a real ***** of a bloke, too. :yeees:

I've always found Tim Smith to be funny. And although I haven't heard anything about this show, I'm interested to find out what the story is. I'll wait until I've seen it before I judge it.

G'day Woz

Yeah he took the time to have a beer with the crowd after the show, it was hard to get a word in with some many people. . . . . but I managed to push my way to the front, somehow.

It will be interesting how the rest of the tv show thingy turns out.

cam

GTP 320 · 07-11-2005, 10:44 PM

Well done to Timbo,the more car shows the better it is,and even though he might show more allegiance towards Holden's at least he's fair minded about it,he had a great interview with Craig Lowndes a couple weeks ago,and as far as humour i think he is quite clever and funny.
Cheers John

**Polyal** · 07-11-2005, 11:24 PM

pfft bugger that show. Nothing will be as good as Top gear, why that isn't on the air here i dont know. Now those guys are funny and have good script writers!

GTP 200 · 13-11-2005, 01:36 AM

did the clip download ok?

cam